Atrial flutter ablation recovery

“Based on our study findings, physicians and patients need to be educated that atrial flutter can be readily cured through catheter ablation , and the procedure may reduce the risk for atrial fibrillation.” Atrial flutter (AFL) is a common abnormal heart rhythm similar to atrial fibrillation (AF).1 Tem 2014

Expect to be tired and out of it, with some chest soreness and discomfort, for a day or two . It is common to experience afib, heart palpitations, and/or an increased heart rate after any heart procedure. That generally subsides once your heart heals, usually within three months.

Results: Successful ablation was achieved in 26/27 patients (96%) . In one patient with a grossly enlarged right atrium, isthmus block could not be achieved. Of the 26 patients with successful ablation, there has been one recurrence of typical flutter (4%) during a mean follow-up period of 5.5 +/- 2.7 months.

The ablated (or destroyed) areas of tissue inside your heart may take up to eight weeks to heal. You may still have arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) during the first few weeks after your ablation.